Research on Construction of Space Structure Systems Using Membrane Structure Modules
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science:Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research
Date (from‐to) : 2011 -2013
Author : NATORI Michihiro; YAMAKAWA Hiroshi; KATSUMATA Nobuhisa
An approch of construction of space structure systems composed of many homogeneous modules, in which their object final configuration is obtained through the movement of modules in an autonomous and distributed manner, is investigated. Assuming the modules are deployable, the use of active connecting elements having simple functions of release, rotation and latch, is newly proposed, and through the design, manufacturing and testing of their basic conceptual models, it is proven that the basic idea of this research is sufficiently realizable. A simple deployable membrane structure module with booms compatible to the construction approach stated above, which deploy from rolled-up configuration by elastic energy of stowed booms without any actuators, is proposed, and its deployment characteristics are clarified through the model experiment and simulation.